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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1992

Page

10

Is thyroid drug causing weight gain

Synthroid does not cause weight gain. Most excess weight comes from too many calories. A weight reduction diet focusing on cutting sugar and fats, avoiding alcohol, and limiting calories can help lose about a pound weekly.

DR. Gott

Scams and safety tips from Maryland Consumer program

Larry Munson of the Maryland attorney general's office outlined common scams at a leader training meeting. The Consumer Protection Division fights fraud, informs the public, and offers guidance through the Maryland Consumer Courier and a series titled I'll Buy That. Telemarketing and mail offers warn consumers to verify sellers, obtain written terms, keep records, and avoid high pressure deals. Home improvement, work at home, and envelope staffing scams target the elderly and job seekers. The article also reports on club news including a name change to the National Association for Family and Community Education and recent club activities and tips from Extension speakers.

Larry Munson Maryland Attorney General's Office Munson Maryland Consumer Courier Attorney General Frederick Hagerstown Maryland Maryland Home Improvement Commission Commission National Association For Family and Community Education FCE Judy Weinkauf Catherine the Great Kaye Shoemaker Soviet Union Bryan Butler Butler Urbana Club Urbana Barn Door Peggy O'Neill New Market Extension Office

Pet Peeves About Grammar and Pronunciation

A reader collection lists common mistakes and irritants in language use. Highlights include confusions with lie and lay, misuse of between you and I, try and, regardless versus irre gardless, double negatives, you as plural, forte pronunciation, snuck versus sneaked, hoi polloi meaning, nuclear pronunciation, has versus have, February spelling, prostrate versus prostate, myself versus me, imply versus infer, zero spelling, who versus that, and loan versus lend.

Bobby

Growing Private Help for In Home Elder Care

A new service industry grows to assist the elderly at home as county health departments and senior agencies subsidize care. Hospitals or senior centers can provide listings of providers offering homemaker tasks, dressing aid, bathing, errands, and basic health support with prices around eight dollars per hour and a four hour minimum.

America

Swimwear evolves as sportswear across wardrobes

Ms Rasmussen notes crossover between swimwear and sportswear with women of all ages adding swim pieces to casual wardrobes. Ms Piccone cites surf culture elevating swimwear to summer fashion, while designers pair jackets and wrap skirts with sleeveless tanks. Lycra, supportive features and lingerie inspired maillots broaden wear from beach to city.

Ms. Rasmussen Ms. Piccone

Healthy eating is success story for teens

Ten teen girls share how they lost 239 pounds together through a sensible diet. They describe unlimited vegetables and plain snacks, moderation for pizza and peanut butter, and strategies like staying busy and exercising to avoid overeating. The article emphasizes gradual, safe weight loss and lasting habits.

Seventeen

North American Open Pairs at Frederick Bridge Club

Thirty four players competed in last week’s event. Winners were Edith Elliott with Shirley Armstrong first, Rocky Norris with Evelyn Krantz second, William Selzer with Hilda Poirier third, Iris Yonetz with Frank Tyergar fourth, and a tie for fifth and sixth between Joan McGinnis with Margaret Warfield and Denise Clow and Sue Browning. A handicap game is set for Monday at 7 15 p.m. at the Frederick American Legion.

Edith Elliott Shirley Armstrong Rocky Norris Evelyn Krantz William Selzer Hilda Poirier Iris Yonetz Frank Tyergar Joan McGinnis Margaret Warfield Denise Clow Sue Browning Frederick American Legion

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